Vernon Hills 11-year-old Ryan Pristas (right) walks down his street Aug. 23 with his brother Jack, 7, and his dad, Andy. Ryan has been going door-to-door to raise money for the National Hemophilia Foundation. | Rob Dicker~Sun-Times Media
Vernon Hills 11-year-old Ryan Pristas plays catch with his brother Jack, 7, in front of their house Aug. 23. In addition to school and music, Ryan has been working hard to raise money for the National Hemophilia Foundation. | Rob Dicker~Sun-Times Media
Vernon Hills 11-year-old Ryan Pristas plays catch with his brother Jack, 7, in front of their house Aug. 23. In addition to school, sports and music, Ryan has been working hard to raise money for the National Hemophilia Foundation. | Rob Dicker~Sun-Times
Vernon Hills 11-year-old Ryan Pristas plays catch with his brother Jack, 7, in front of their house Aug. 23. In addition to school, sports and music, Ryan has been working hard to raise money for the National Hemophilia Foundation. The effort will culima
Like many 11 year old kids, Vernon Hills resident Ryan Pristas juggles school work with extracurricular activities. Currently, Pristas plays the piano, mandolin and bass clarinet — then puts in just as much time and effort into raising money for the National Hemophilia Foundation and the Bleeding Disorders Alliance Illinois’ Sept. 15 Hemophilia Walk in Chicago. … Read More